Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Patek Philippe
'Geneva Seal' Nautilus, Ref. 5711/1A-001 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date | Circa 2009
Lot Closed
September 7, 02:11 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 120,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Nautilus 'Geneva Seal', Ref. 5711/1A-001
A stainless steel wristwatch with date
Circa 2009
Dial: blue
Calibre: cal. 324 SC automatic, 29 jewels
Movement number: 3'648'467
Case: stainless steel, screw-down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'945'470
Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and double folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accesories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, presentation box with outer packaging, dust bag, handling glove and shipping packaging, numbered hang tag, two spare bracelet links and leather bifold with promotional material and instructions manual
Patek Philippe launched reference 5711 in 2006 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus. Pulling inspiration from the original Nautilus design by Gérald Genta, reference 3700, the present watch features a slightly larger case design. When reference 3700 was first introduced to the market in 1976, it was marketed as the world's most expensive stainless steel wristwatch. Today it remains one of the most sought after models, due to its elegant and timeless design.
Sotheby's is excited to offer an early version of this reference. The present lot might be one of the last examples of this reference carrying the Geneva seal on the movement instead of the Patek Philippe seal introduced by the manufacturer in 2009. Complete with Certificate of Origin and presentation case, the present lot is in attractive condition and is an exciting opportunity for any collector to get their hands on a Nautilus.